Thuthse

Thuthse
TypeRice wine
Origin India, Nagaland
IntroducedNaga people
ColorWhite
IngredientsGlutinous rice
Related productsJudima, zutho, choujiu

Thuthse (or Thutshe) is a fermented alcoholic beverage made from sticky rice in the Indian state of Nagaland.

History

It is the traditional drink of the Angami and Chakhesang Nagas, but now it is commonly consumed by all Nagas in Nagaland.[1]

Brewing

Thuthse is prepared from glutinous rice, locally called kemenya. Sprouted rice or starter cakes, known as akhri is used for the fermentation process. The rice is soaked in cold water for an hour and then drained. Thereafter, it is left to dry for two to three hours. This rice is then pounded into fine powder with pikhe, a large wooden pestle. This powdered rice is transferred to litho, earthen pots, and mixed with water to form a thicken solution. To this, akhri is added to start the fermentation process, and left for four to five days. In winters, this process takes more time, i.e. six to seven days. The liquid is then, filtered.[1]

Thuthse is similar to Zutho but is thicker, stronger, and sweeter.[2]

Cultural beliefs

Thuthse and Zutho are considered an antidote for gaining stamina, regulating low blood pressure and ailing high fever and body weakness, according to elders.[1]

Serving

Thutse is traditionally served in bamboo mugs and buffalo horns.[3][4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Thutshe – the popular rice beer at Hornbill Festival". The Morung Express. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Nagaland's dying tradition of rice beer making". The Morung Express. 10 June 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  3. ^ Sengupta, Anuradha (2014-12-04). "5 Must-see Festivals From the Northeast". North East Society for Agroecology Support. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
  4. ^ Mullick, Sudipto (17 January 2020). "Encounters on a Naga Dinning Table". Indiatimes. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
  5. ^ Dias, Raul (2024-11-14). "Something's brewing in the Northeast | Entrepreneurs are taking mead and canned bitchi commercial". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
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